- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aiea, HI
Waimalu Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waimalu Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000140
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waimalu Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Hawaii schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Aiea · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waimalu Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waimalu Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Waimalu Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 150003000140 · Aiea, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 10.1:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Waimalu Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Waimalu Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 312
Waimalu Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Waimalu Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waimalu Elementary School compares
Waimalu Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 11% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 5% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 24.0%
Two or More 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Waimalu Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waimalu Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waimalu Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Aiea
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alvah a Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Aiea Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waimalu Elementary School
How many students attend Waimalu Elementary School?
Waimalu Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aiea, HI. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waimalu Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waimalu Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waimalu Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Waimalu Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waimalu Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waimalu Elementary School is Asian at 34.9% of enrollment, in Aiea, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waimalu Elementary School?
Waimalu Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waimalu Elementary School rank among schools in Aiea?
By Resource Investment Index, Waimalu Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Aiea, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aiea on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Waimalu Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.